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    3.9 (24 reviews)
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    Full moon at site 75

    This is one of our favorite campgrounds near LA. AT 7500 feet elevation, in a thick Jeffrey Pine forest, this clean, well-run campground has sites that are not jammed together, well spaced restrooms and trash bins--with bear-proof locks, a nature hike and a trail to the top of Mt. Pinos. Kerry, the full-time host, takes no $xxt from those who would disturb the beauty and peace of this mountain oasis. There is no water, so bring your own. Half the sites accommodate tents, and the remainder could house a Class 3 or a short trailer. Firewood is available for sale. The FCFS sites don't fill up mid-week, but reservations in advance by Recreation.gov are suggested.

    Beautiful views
    Mark Y.

    Well taken care of, roomy sites, nice trails, and beautiful views. No water, be sure to bring your own. I had half the campground to myself on a summer day. Bonus! There were no pencils at pay station and camp host had the day off. I went into town and got a pen. I had to go for supplies anyway, but still. It harshed my mellow. It wasn't enough to keep me from coming back, though. It was one of the most restful nights camping that I've had.

    Great views

    I had a wonderful weekend here! Sites are nicely spaced out. Beautiful views. Great hosts. And there's a really nice trail adjacent to the campground.

    Chong Y.

    PROS: - Quiet place to camp. Generally there aren't any noisy campers. - Harry the camp host is a gem. He's knowledgeable, hilarious, and takes care of business when needed. You'll see him putting around on his Vespa. - Dog friendly campground. You'll see lots of cute 4 legged fur babies around. - Hiking trails strewn about the area. - About a mile drive away from the Mt Pinos peak where you can see shooting stars. - Camp fire rings at every camp site. CONS: - Just be warned, this is a dry campground... meaning there is no running water i.e. faucets or spigots. You'll need to haul your own water here. FINAL THOUGHTS: - Please clean up after yourselves. Leave it better than it was when you got there.

    Our tent and shade set up
    Marisol A.

    So we came up here for Junteenth weekend never having stayed in the area. Little did I know that mother nature decided it was winter and the weather dropped from 70s/50s to 50s/30s plus high winds. We had to cut the trip short for our own sanity (couldn't sleep) as it looks like we weren't prepared to be so cold. That being said WE WILL BE BACK! The camp hosts are great. They can seem serious/gruff but it is because they are there to make sure everyone has a great experience, that includes keeping people from getting too rowdy or in our case having campers building fires so high they spill out of the fire rings in the middle of high winds in a drought. They have an amazing doggo and are a wealth of information. Chat them up and be nice and they will be nice to you. The lower part of the campground is windier and thus can be colder. We were halfway and caught the high and cold winds. Got great sun throughout the day. Be aware that many sites are at an angle. If you are tent camping you need to make sure you avoid these sites. If you are coming in a camper make sure you fit. They are serious about this because you will not allow other drivers to get through if you are sticking out. Bring PLENTY of water, more than you think you need. Thisk about bringing compostable dishware to save on water and dish washing. Be aware that there is a day use fee. So if friends visit they still have to pay. There is an overflow area at the beginning of the lot but depending where you camp it can be a walk. There is internet access up here (I have Tmobile) but it can be spotty sometimes. It is easily solved by waiting a few minutes or walking a bit for better reception but it is so much better than nothing. There are some stores about a 15-20 minute drive if you run out of something so you aren't out of luck. The pines and views are beautiful and the scent is amazing. Had a great time and was happy to get away for a bit.

    Nick A.

    This campground is a hidden gem. First off, there is an on-site host names Carrie. Extremely helpful. We arrived and she informed us there were three spots left and led us to the best one. Amazing views and not overcrowded. I will be back very soon!

    View of the sunrise from our campsite
    Thomas S.

    This is our favorite campground in Ventura County! We make an annual "guys trip" up here every fall. The campground is clean, quiet and so many beautiful views! Plus lots of great hiking and biking trails! The sunrises are so amazing! .... AND the skies at night are magical, you can see sooo many stars!! If you're looking for a get away from your regular day life... don't hesitate to come here!

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    Bridget A.

    Free mountains to snow on and do some sledding, cabin bathroom available but hard to find, saw some picnic benches, road may require tire chains, bring surf boards for sliding down mountains (way better than the plastic ones), bring snacks/water store is out of way.

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    No flushing toilets and haven't been cleaned for a awhile. Parking space at Group 2 very limited .

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    Camp ground was nice. Host was stupid and arrogant low lying uneducated park host. I think these people needs a training.

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    Los Padres National Forest - Nordic Base 8.8k ft elevation

    Los Padres National Forest

    4.9(17 reviews)
    8.9 mi

    How have I never been here before…read more... Sunday with no plans on the book. Let's take a drive to Frazier Park and go hiking. Same with that, never been to this little town as well. It's literally off the 5 freeway a couple miles in and you at the town. It was about half hour or 45 minutes drive up the mountain from the freeway till where the mountain start. There's different sections that you could go to if you wanted to hike or camp. We didn't really know where and what trails there was. Just ended up at of the campsite parking lot and went from there. There's loads of trails to choose from. Theres sign at the base that'll tell you the levels of hike and the distance. Also, the path was pretty wide on the one we were at which was nice. Right when you get out of the car, you could already smell the difference in air quality. Mountain air, being in nature with all the beautiful trees and noise of the birds. This place was beautiful. The path was nice to walk, slightly uphill and not hard. We passed loads of people but it still felt very quiet as you're in the woods. There's still loads of wildflowers growing. Temperature wise, it was perfect as your at a higher elevation and there was also nice breeze. Just walking and seeing all the beautiful trees, some covered in moss. The chipmunks running past you along the paths, it's a completely different experience from the hustle and bustle of the city. The views were amazing. When you get to the lookout point where the tower is, there was two tins/cans along the rocks that you could leave a message. Notebook and pen was provided for signing. This particular trail wasn't hard even though it said it was but very manageable. About 2 miles each way. But the views along and at the top of the lookout was spectacular. It's amazing that an hour or so from the city, there's so many hidden gems. Nature is beautiful if you haven't noticed. And another place for hiking on our lists.

    Overlooked forest since Angeles Forest is nearby. We love Los Padres National Forest. The little…read moretown of Frazier Park is the last town before going up to Los Padres. We love the quietness and solitude you find here. The trees and winds make this beautiful sound. I honestly think this place is sacred. We have camped at McGill Campground and have hiked up to Mt. Pinos. Only about an hour drive from Los Angeles/Santa Clarita. The forest does get snow fall and I think we just had the first big dump of snowfall last night.

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    Pyramid Lake Recreation Area/Los Alamos Campground

    Pyramid Lake Recreation Area/Los Alamos Campground

    3.3(237 reviews)
    20.2 mi

    Campground Host Tammy STORMED onto our group campground, (where there were 2 adults and 5 kids),…read moreSCREAMING that we needed to move our truck. She did not say who she was or "hello"- she came in yelling while we were gathered around a picnic table having a great time as a family. When we calmly asked where the rules stated we could not park our camper topped truck on our site, she continued to yell disrespectfully but also said it was not written anywhere but we "better move it." We calmly replied that we were all set up, and if she could show us in writing to move it, we would immediately, but if not, we were respectfully declining. She screamed that she was sending the Sheriff. We told her that was no problem and asked that he please bring the rules when he arrived. The Sheriff arrived later and was very kind and professional. He greeted us and the kids and had a calm discussion. However, he said the rule was not in writing and it was Tammy's rule. So, we did not move the truck. The next morning, as we we were all ready to go to the lake, Tammy and the lake host stormed into our camp again- yelling that we had been evicted- we could not stay our 2nd night, and were also banned from the lake. Yes- they told 5 children on Labor Day Weekend, that they had to go home and were banned from the lake. We paid $130/night to have a large site and set up our truck. This was a TERRIBLE experience on a trip we were all so excited about taking. Honestly, the worst part was how Tammy treated us.

    Although I've passed Pyramid Lake dozens of times in my life, this was my first time at Pyramid…read moreLake. It is huge with plenty of parking! It looked as if there was only one loading dock, though, but big enough for maybe 3 boats at a time to get in the water or got out of. There are spots at Pyramid Lake only accessible through boat. There were many places that someone could anchor their boat and fish or be alone. There were a few bathrooms we counted, including a bathroom in the middle of the lake. No toilet seat covers, but there was toilet paper, just BRING hand sanitizer! The water to me didn't look very see-through or clean, but there wasn't any visible algae. Pyramid Lake is a wonderful place to take out your boat and go fishing or just relax and tan. The breeze was nice, and there were plenty of shady areas.

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